To donate to the campaign being organized by Settlement Reparations for Indigenous Peoples Montreal and Surrounding Area on behalf of Kanesatake Emergency Preparedness Team, please go to their Go Fund Me page.

Kanehsatà:ke Mohawk Territory is confronting what dozens of other municipalities in Québec have faced in the last week, mass flooding that hasn’t been seen in generations.

So far eight homes have been evacuated, and at least 20 more are in danger. Another wave of high winds is expected, causing waves to hit homes. Even if the water levels will go down, these houses will have to be cleaned out and partially rebuilt including tearing down walls to dry them out.

Given the traumatic history of the 1990 invasion of Kanehsatà:ke by armed forces, known as the “Oka crisis,” the community is understandably not able to accept the help of the armed forces assisting the neighbouring municipality of Oka, and is therefore dependent on civic engagement.

If you are unable to offer your help in person, this campaign is your opportunity to show your support. Your contribution will go towards waterproof boots, sandbagging and reconstruction materials and immediate relief. Funds collected will be forwarded in full to the Kanehsatà:ke Emergency Preparedness Team.